Social Work Assistant (530334)

Tasmanian Government; Hobart; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development pathways

Leave entitlements including study

Fitness Passport – 40+ facilities

Job summary

The Department of Health in Tasmania is seeking a Social Work Assistant to join the Royal Hobart Hospital Social Work team. You will support clients under supervision, help complete forms, and assist with information gathering in a fast-paced hospital environment.

This fixed-term, part-time day-position offers a pro rata salary around the advertised range and provides opportunities for professional development and staff benefits under the Tasmanian Public Sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in a health or human services setting assisting patients.
• Ability to work effectively as a team with health professionals.
• Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and assist clients with forms under supervision.
• Provide general administrative support and record information and calls from clients and referrers.
• Participate in team meetings and ongoing education and professional development.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Initiative & judgement

Education

Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance

Job description

Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth
Hospitals Sth - Allied Health Services

Applications must be submitted by Thursday 19 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Award/Classification:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Operational Health Officer, Level 3

$70,033 to $75,114 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Make a difference as a Social Work Assistant with the Royal Hobart Hospital Social Work team.

The Team

Join the Social Work team at the Royal Hobart Hospital working in a supportive and values driven team. The Social Work Team works across a variety of hospital in patient units including acute medical and surgical, subacute, aged care and women's and children's. The work is dynamic and fast paced.

The Role

The Social Work Assistant will:

• Under the direction and supervision of a Social Worker or in accordance with an approved care plan provide information and assist clients with the completion and lodging of forms.
• Provide general administrative and procedural assistance to clients, stakeholders and Social Work Services including receiving and recording information and phone calls from clients and referrers as required.
• Participate in team meetings, ongoing education and professional development opportunities.

You will need

• Experience, knowledge, skills, and the ability to work in a patient care environment assisting patients/clients under the direction of the Social Worker.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member with a wide range of health professionals.
• Ability to exercise initiative, independent judgement, and flexibility, and carry out safe working practices within a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Details of appointment

Fixed term part time, day worker position, working 60.8 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 6 months

*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

$70,033 to $75,114 per annum pro rata.Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance withPublic Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Knowledge and understanding of health and community-based resources
• Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent qualification
• Experience in direct client/patient work in a health or human services setting

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Agency:

Department of Health